4 DAY TAKAYAMA HOLIDAY TOUR

MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE – TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWA-GO – KANAZAWA

A short getaway in time, into the historical towns of Takayama, World Heritage Shirakawa-go and arts-and-cultural capital Kanazawa for a whimsical taste of the Samurai legacy.

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TOUR DETAILS
DEPARTURES
Operates all year round. Please contact us for availability.

TOUR PRICE
From $2,420 per person / land only / twin share base / one way course
Single supplement from $425 per person
*Round trip course available, please request upon enquiry.

FITNESS LEVEL
Reasonable walking involved. You should be able to comfortably walk at least three kilometres (3km) without stopping and climb 60 steps unaided. All Japan Tours staff is unable to provide individual personal assistance to passengers with walking, boarding or alighting coaches or other transportation.

INCLUSIONS
3 Nights‘ accommodation

2 Meals
2 x Lunch
*Breakfast package available upon request

Full day sightseeing tours of Mount Fuji, Hakone and Shirakawa-go by local guides
Half day sightseeing tours of Takayama and Kanazawa by local guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
English-speaking assistance at points of transfer
1 Luggage transfer (Hakone – Kyoto)
*flights and personal expenses are not included

UPGRADES
EXTENSIONS
Round trip (return to Tokyo) course and hotel upgrade plans are available.
Upon request, we can organise your accommodation should you wish to extend your stay in Japan before or after your tour.

TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
TOKYO – MOUNT FUJI – HAKONE

Head off to join the picturesque Mount Fuji Tour. Enjoy Mount Fuji 5th Station, a ride on the Komagatake Ropeway and the beautiful Lake Ashi Cruise. Lunch will be provided. In the evening, you will arrive at your hotel in Hakone.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

DAY 2
HAKONE – TAKAYAMA

Leave Mount Fuji behind and head to the small historical town of Takayama for a slice of Edo period Japan. You will visit the Yatai Kaikan Hall and the Kusakabe Folk Museum. Stay 1 night’s accommodation in Takayama.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off

DAY 3
TAKAYAMA – SHIRAKAWA-GO – KANAZAWA

Today you’ll visit the colourful Takayama morning market and the quaint streets of Kami Sannomachi town, before heading off to the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, nestled between the remote mountains of the Shogawa River Valley. Visit the Shirakawa-go Observatory Deck, before heading to the Wada Residence for a cultural experience and Japanese-style lunch. Later, you will head to Kanazawa where you will spend 1 night’s accommodation.
Meals: L
Assistance: Hotel pick-up, Hotel drop-off

DAY 4
KANAZAWA – KYOTO

Explore the Nagamachi Samurai District in Kanazawa before visiting the Nomura House, an authentic former Samurai residence surrounded by calming Japanese gardens. Afterwards, enjoy the Kenrokuen Gardens, Higashi-chaya District and witness the process of Kanazawa’s famous handmade gold-work firsthand at the Hakuza gold leaf store. Head to Kyoto via train and meet an assistant to help you to your next destination. Tour terminates at Kyoto Station.

On Round-Trip Course:
Return to Tokyo via train and meet an assistant to help you to your next destination. Tour terminates at Tokyo Station.
Meals: –
Assistance: Hotel pick-up

*Tour schedule may change without prior notice.
*Key: B – Breakfast included / L – Lunch included / D – Dinner included
*All above prices are correct at time of publishing. Prices are expressed in Australian dollars based on foreign exchange rates and are subject to change.

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